Original Set of 3 German WWI & WWII Seitengewehr 84/98 Bayonets for the K98k - 2 with Scabbard
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Original Item: Only One Set of Three Available. In 1935 the German military introduced the K98k bolt action rifle or Karabiner 98 Kurz, as a replacement for the older GEW98 or Gewehr 98. A new, shorter bayonet was designed to go along with the shortened rifle. The K98 bayonet was officially named Seitengewehr 84/98 III or SG 84/98 III, and was a slightly updated of the SG 84/98 II used during WWI. The bayonet was designed as a close combat sidearm that could be placed on the tip of a K98.
The total length of the K98 bayonet was 15.2 inches, far shorter than the 20 inch long GEW98 bayonet. The blade was also straighter in shape and the hand guard was omitted. The K98 bayonet was carried in a leather frog, or Seitengewehrtragetasche, on the left side on the equipment belt in combination with the shovel and its carrier. The maker marks on k98 bayonets where stamped onto the top of the blade. On the reverse the batch number and suffix were stamped.
This is a very nice set of three bayonets for the K98k rifle, two offered with scabbard, and one nickel plated for parade use. They make a nice set, representing a WWI production S84/98 II, and two Interwar / Pre-WWII Examples.
The earliest bayonet in the set is a nickel-plated example of an S84/98 II, marked by maker J. A. HENCKELS on the ricasso. The spine is marked CROWN / W over 17, indicating 1917 acceptance at arsenal. It is in very good used condition, with wooden grip scales, and a functional bayonet latch. It does not come with a scabbard.
The second bayonet is an interwar example of an S84/98 III, maker marked S178K, the maker code for Gebrüder Heller, with the "K" date code for 1934. It is also in very nice condition, with wooden grip scales, and a functional bayonet latch. It comes in an unmarked steel scabbard.
The last bayonet is another interwar example, marked F. HERDER A. SN, for Friedrich Herder Abr. Sohn. GmbH of Solingen. It is dated 37 on the spine for 1937, with wooden grip scales, and a functional bayonet latch. It comes with a steel scabbard bearing early 30s manufacture codes.
A great set of German bayonets for the 98K rifle, ready to add to your collection!
Specifications:
Blade Length: 10"
Blade Style: Single Edge w/ Fuller
Overall length: 15 1/4“
Crossguard: 1 1/2”
Scabbard Length: 10 1/2"
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